An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of Contract No. 2000443 between the
State of Tennessee and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for
Local Programs No. 2590, Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, and authorizing the approval by
resolution of the Metropolitan Council of Utility relocation, maintenance or traffic
signals and/or street lighting or contracts and documents associated with said project.

Whereas, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting through
its Department of Public Works hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Local
Agency" has recommended development of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan under 23
U.S.C.A., Section 149, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program; and

Whereas, The State of Tennessee, acting through its Department of Transportation
hereinafter referred to as the "Department" has allocated funds for the
following project:

Local Programs Number 2590 - Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan

Whereas, Pursuant to the provisions under the 23 U.S.C.A., Section 149, Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program; and, the Department will provide eighty
(80%) percent of the project cost; and

Whereas, pursuant to the provisions under the 23 U.S.C.A., Section 149, Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program; and, the Metropolitan Government must
provide twenty percent (20%) of the project cost; and

Whereas, The Department and the Local Agency have negotiated a contract for development
of Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan; and

Whereas, it is in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government that said contract
be approved and that the Metropolitan Mayor be authorized to execute said contract.

Now, therefore, be it enacted buy the Council of The Metropolitan Government of
Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee:

Section 1. That the Contract between the Department and the Metropolitan Government
concerning Local Programs No. 2590, Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, and made a part of this
Ordinance, be and the same is hereby accepted by the Metropolitan Government.

Section 2. That the Metropolitan County Mayor is authorized to execute the attached
contract and any and all additional documents for Local Programs No. 2590, Pedestrian and
Bicycle Plan, under the 23 U.S.C.A., Section 149, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement Program. These documents may include, but are not limited to, installation,
operation, and maintenance of traffic signals and roadway/street lighting facilities; and
the appropriation of funding for the construction realignment, relocation, and adjustments
to water mains and/or sewer lines.

Section 3. That any and all additional contracts for Local Programs No. 2590,
Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, between the Department and the Metropolitan Government must
be ratified by Resolution of The Metropolitan County Council prior to execution by the
Metropolitan County Mayor.

Section 4. Should any court of competent jurisdiction declare any section, clause, or
provision of this ordinance to be unconstitutional, such decision shall affect only such
section, clause or provision so declared unconstitutional, and shall not affect any other
section, clause or provisions of this ordinance, it being the express intent of the
Metropolitan County Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson
County that the remainder of this ordinance continue in full force and effect.

Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of
the Metropolitan Government requiring it.